The Dallas Cowboys travel to Indianapolis for a Week 9 showdown against a volatile 2‑6 Colts squad. After a 42‑7 loss to Jacksonville, Indianapolis has fired GM Chris Ballard, traded two stars and may reshape the roster before the Nov. 10 deadline. Quarterback Daniel Jones, who was pulled in the blowout, is confirmed to start despite a 68.7 passer rating and five TDs to nine interceptions. Running back Jonathan Taylor, a bright spot with 610 yards and eight TDs, is the subject of active trade talks with several teams. Wide receiver Josh Downs has also requested a trade. Both teams sit at 3‑5 (Cowboys) and 2‑6 (Colts), making the game a key test amid Colts uncertainty.
Six days away from the NFL trade deadline, the Indianapolis Colts are in a good position to potentially get the value they want for Jonathan Taylor if they decided to move their star running back.
Indiana #4 in CFP Ranking; SEC, Ohio State & ND furious! Colts lock up Adebawore! Pacers tonight!
The Vikings, now 6‑1 after their first loss, are eyeing the Nov. 10 trade deadline to shore up glaring needs. The article proposes four targets: veteran DT Grover Stewart from the Colts to plug a run‑defense hole; hometown safety Amani Hooker, a potential long‑term successor to Harrison Smith; quarterback Kirk Cousins, a veteran who could replace struggling Kyler Murray; and running back Jonathan Taylor to boost a backfield that includes Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason and DeeJay Dallas. Each option includes rough price ranges and how the player fits the team’s current roster.
Jalen Farmer got the first start of his NFL career in Week 8 against Jacksonville, and he showed enough to garner some hope for Indianapolis Colts fans.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on November 10, the Buffalo Bills are eyeing Colts slot receiver Josh Downs. The 25‑year‑old, a third‑round pick in 2023, has recorded 228 catches and 12 TDs over four seasons, posting a career‑high 10.3 yards per route in Week 9. Downs excels at separation—ranked third league‑wide among receivers with 100+ routes—and could add a quick‑strike, possession element to Buffalo’s offense. At a 2026 salary of $3.924 M (half prorated if acquired now), the Bills could afford him, but the trade would likely cost a mid‑third‑round pick in 2027, perhaps a fourth‑rounder if the Colts bargain. The piece weighs his fit alongside Khalil Shakir and whether his skill set justifies the price.
The Indianapolis Colts suffered another embarrassing loss, this time to a divisional rival. At least they're not the worst team in the AFC South.
The 2026 NFL offensive line rankings have been updated after Week 8, with the Detroit Lions retaining the top spot. The San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers round out the top three, while injuries and lineup changes affect units throughout the league.
Analyst Danny Parkins urges Vikings GM Nolan Teasley to trade for Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor to boost quarterback Kyler Murray’s offense. Murray, in five games under coach Kevin O’Connell, has a 66.4% completion rate, three TDs and two picks, while the Vikings lack a power runner after Aaron Jones’s 436 yards. Taylor, with 587 yards and eight TDs in eight games, proved his talent by rushing for 95 yards and a TD against Minnesota. Reports say Minnesota monitors Taylor ahead of the trade deadline, though his price will be high.
After a 2‑5 start, the Houston Texans head into a pivotal stretch following their bye week. Sitting 11th in the AFC, they're 2.5 games behind the Jaguars for the last playoff spot and 2.5 games back of New England for the Wild Card. With three home division games left but a 0‑4 home record, the Texans rely on a 2‑1 road record and a tough November schedule that includes a win‑or‑die clash at the LA Chargers, trips to Cleveland and the Baltimore Ravens, and a home showdown with the Colts. Quarterback C.J. Stroud’s play and potential trade moves—like targeting Danielle Hunter—could shape their chances to stay in the draft top‑10 and keep playoff hopes alive. The next two weeks will determine if the bye’s adjustments translate into a surge or signal a rebuild.
The 49ers’ defensive tackle DeForest Buckner reveals he dreamed of joining San Francisco, stating the team was his only trade destination. Meanwhile, Cardinals guard Hjalte Froholdt describes his aggressive block on Cowboys safety Caleb Downs, emphasizing a cautious health approach before the matchup. Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discusses the tough decision to bench starting guard Anthony Bradford after acquiring veteran lineman Quenton Nelson from the Colts, praising Bradford’s character while acknowledging the harsh reality of NFL roster moves.
The AFC roundup covers three storylines: Colts wideout Josh Downs reaffirms his trade request but says he’ll stay focused for the upcoming Jaguars game, with coach Shane Steichen insisting he still needs to play. Texans GM Nick Caserio blames poor tackling and a lack of takeaways for the defense’s drop to 18th in yards and 20th in points, stressing execution over scheme. Titans quarterback Cam Ward says he’ll keep leading the team after defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons departs, emphasizing his willingness to do whatever it takes with a tough schedule ahead.
The Seattle Seahawks were blown out by the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, sparking a heated debate over the team's woes. Despite the return of running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price and the debut of former Colts lineman Quenton Nelson, first‑year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's unit remains ineffective, with Tory Horton posting a career‑high 43 snaps but only three catches for 26 yards. Defensively, Mike Morris and Rylie Mills logged career‑high snap counts, while Drake Thomas returned after a bye. Special teams saw Morris lead with 23 snaps. The Seahawks now face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, with their NFC West standing at risk.
The New York Giants are aggressively eyeing a major trade before the Nov. 10 deadline, aiming to bolster a 4‑2‑1 team leading the NFC East. Reports link them to Titans DT Jeffrey Simmons and Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, but a key obstacle is the lack of 2027 4th‑ and 5th‑round picks, given previous trades for JJ McCarthy and a 2025 deal with the Browns. Despite this, insiders say the Giants are willing to spend 2027 first‑ or second‑rounders to land big names like Taylor, Tony Pollard, Derrick Henry, or DLs Vita Vea, Grover Stewart, and Josh Sweat.
With the Indianapolis Colts looking like a lost cause, the Detroit Lions should break the bank to trade for star cornerback Sauce Gardner.
The Indianapolis Colts lock up their emerging interior defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore with a two‑year, $35 million extension, including a $13 million signing bonus, keeping him through 2028. At 25, Adebawore posts 19 tackles, four sacks and 14 pressures in eight games this season and is now the franchise’s top defensive tackle after trading DeForest Buckner and rumors about Grover Stewart. The deal makes him the NFL’s 25th‑highest‑paid interior lineman at $17.5 million per year, positioning him for a potential future market reset.
Ahead of Thursday’s 8:15 p.m. ET showdown with the Baltimore Ravens, the Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly eyeing a top‑tier defensive lineman in trade talks, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. While Jaguars’ interest in Jeffery Simmons slipped after Tennessee sent him to Chicago for draft picks, the team’s focus remains on bolstering an already strong D‑line. Meanwhile, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who recently scored a TD against the Indianapolis Colts, continues to draw trade chatter from other clubs. Jacksonville’s next move could shape its roster ahead of the Ravens game.
The Indianapolis Colts have opened trade talks for veteran running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, seeking a package comparable to the Christian McCaffrey deal—second-, third- and fourth‑round picks plus additional compensation. Interested clubs include the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks, who also acquired Quenton Nelson in a separate move. Taylor, 28, boasts 587 rushing yards and a league‑leading eight touchdowns this season and 18 TDs in 2025, but he has not requested a trade and remains under a two‑year, $44 million extension through 2028. The Colts, amid a front‑office shake‑up, must decide whether to keep their Pro‑bowling, First‑Team All‑Pro back or trade him for future assets.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce signed a four-year, $116 million contract to return to the Colts this offseason, and […]
The Indianapolis Colts lock up rising defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore with a two‑year, $35 million extension—including a $13 million signing bonus—after trading veteran DeForest Buckner. Adebawore’s breakout 2026 season features eight QB hits, four sacks and 19 tackles in eight games, boosting his career total to 67 stops. At 25, the deal secures the young star through 2027 and wards off free‑agency offers amid a front‑office overhaul and a 2‑6 record. The move comes as the Colts juggle trade talks involving Jonathan Taylor and top receiver Josh Downs ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.
The Indianapolis Colts might have shown their hand in their approach to the trade deadline with Adetomiwa Adebawore, but for the very best reason.
Former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. declares the Dallas Cowboys "done" after their 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals, citing a struggling defense and the impact of Gardner Minshew II, who threw three fourth‑quarter TDs. Smith also defends wide receiver George Pickens’ decision to leave the field, calling it emotional maturity amid hamstring issues. He highlights Tyler Allgeier’s 63‑yard touchdown run and notes the Cowboys fall to 3‑5, while the Giants lead the NFC East. The piece previews Dallas’ next game at Indianapolis on Nov. 8 and the upcoming Nov. 10 trade deadline.
The Indianapolis Colts have locked up breakout defensive tackle Adetomiwa "Ade" Adebawore on a two‑year, $35 million extension that includes a $13 million signing bonus and $22.5 million in new money through 2027. The 25‑year‑old, a 2023 fourth‑round pick, posted a surge in his second season with 19 tackles, 4 for loss, 4 sacks, 16 quarterback pressures and 2 passes defensed in just eight games (two starts). His rise coincides with the Colts trading veteran DT DeForest Buckner, making Adebawore a full‑time starter and a core piece of Indianapolis’ defensive rebuild.
Two days after a 33-30 overtime defeat to the Arizona Cardinals, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones publicly defended quarterback Dak Prescott, insisting he isn’t injured or distracted despite questions about his health, focus and age. Jones highlighted Prescott’s 195‑yard, 1‑TD performance (19‑of‑29, 7 rushes for 20 yards) and praised his play given poor protection—Dallas was sacked four times and averaged just 2.4 yards per carry. Both Joneses blamed blocking lapses, while coach Brian Schottenheimer called Prescott a competitor. The Cowboys, now 3‑5, head to Indianapolis to face the Colts on Nov. 8.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s early struggles are expected, calling the team’s growing pains “no surprise.” Schottenheimer is 10-14-1 in his second season, with a 3-5 record after a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Jones emphasized the trade‑offs of hiring a first‑time head coach versus an experienced one and noted he’s not considering a coaching change. Schottenheimer echoed the need to raise the standard as Dallas prepares to face the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 8.